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Figure 8. Policy framework: housing, health and well-being<br />

Policy framework: housing, improving health and well-being<br />

Allocations and<br />

lettings<br />

Access to health<br />

care <strong>for</strong> homeless<br />

people<br />

Co-ordinating<br />

res<strong>our</strong>ces<br />

Health and social care agencies should join housing professionals<br />

in the development of any prioritisation system <strong>for</strong> Choice Based<br />

Lettings (CBL). It is recognised that vulnerable groups often find it<br />

difficult to access CBL systems and health professionals may be<br />

able to act as ‘advocates‘ on behalf of clients.<br />

Agencies should recognise that provision includes sites <strong>for</strong> Gypsy<br />

and Traveller communities as well as built housing.<br />

Wherever possible, the use of temporary accommodation and<br />

length of stay should be minimised, to achieve the target of<br />

halving the number of people in temporary accommodation by<br />

2010. Where temporary accommodation is used, ensure that it<br />

meets standards of safety, security and warmth. Ensure that<br />

homeless people have continued access to health services and<br />

support.<br />

This extends beyond financial res<strong>our</strong>ces <strong>for</strong> staffing. Joint training<br />

will enable better referral <strong>for</strong> specific services. Protocols <strong>for</strong><br />

referrals and sharing in<strong>for</strong>mation will support better prevention<br />

and intervention.<br />

NHS Trusts and their partners should systematically review their<br />

property and landholdings <strong>for</strong> opportunities to increase the<br />

provision of af<strong>for</strong>dable housing.

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